Gigs


High Society Jazz Band | Theale


Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon


Tues 7 Nov | Equinox Quintet with Steph Pirrie | Steph Pirrie trumpet & vocals, Peter Bingham tenor sax, John Clarke guitar, Derek Alford bass, and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes | No charge for admission (donations are welcomed)


Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage – Gareth Chelley Scratch Quintet | Reading

Tues 7 Nov | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Gareth Chelley Scratch Quintet | Gareth Chelley tenor sax, Anna Del Nevo violin, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.

Every fourth Tuesday: next date 5 Dec

Live music. Free entry. Excellent food and drink. And a lot more space than the late-lamented Global Cafe.  Who could ask for more?

Parking at The Fisherman’s Cottage, on surrounding streets or take an easy stroll along the Kennet from the Queen’s Road car park – park for just £3.60 for the evening. More parking information here


The Pete Allen Jazz Band | Newbury


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames


Simon Cook

Sun 5 Nov | Jazz Lunch: Simon Cook Trio | Simon Cook piano, Marianne Windham double bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Annie Parker Collective | Henley-on-Thames

Sat 4 Nov | Annie Parker Collective | Marianne Windham upright bass, Lawrie Wright guitar, Tomson Chauke kit, djembe, percussion, vocals, Annie Parker flutes and various plumbing | Magoos** 22 Hart Street, Henley on Thames RG9 2AU | 7 – 9:30pm | To enable us to put on this evening of exciting music you will need to buy a Souvenir Ticket, or rather, a postcard of original artwork by Annie with a gig attached! Postcards are £5 from annie.parker@btinternet.com or on the door on the night (cash only).

What do you get if you mix a jazz bassist, a genre-hopping guitarist, a Zimbabwean drummer/percussionist/vocalist and a load of plumbing? – a flute-led group playing exciting music of course! Expect lots of bass flute, djembe drum, driving grooves and bad jokes!


** Magoos Bar in Henley has rescued this gig from the jaws of cancellation and offered the Vault for this performance.


BEAT at The Boiler Room | Patrick Hayes Crusaders

Fri 3 Nov | BEAT at The Boiler Room | Patrick Hayes Crusaders | The Boiler Room , Stoke Fields, Guildford, GU1 4LS | Doors Open 7.00 pm, Support act 7.45 pm,  Main act 9.00 pm | Tickets £13 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here

Featuring some of the UK’s finest session musicians performing music inspired by the legendary 1970s horn-led jazz-funk group The Crusaders.  Think R&B, Memphis soul and hard bop inspired funk. Patrick is an instrumentalist, composer, and arranger who has worked with Snarky Puppy, Gregory Porter, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera and Van Morrison.  Support: The Joe Garland Band


Evening Jazz | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames


Fri 3 Nov | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com | Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram


FSJB presents P’Jam | The Butler, Reading


Thurs 2 Nov | Funk Soul Jazz Blues @ The Butler, Reading | P’Jam | Annie Parker flutes., Phil Craddock keys, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Butler 85-91 Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS | 7 – 10:30pm | £5 in advance, £7 card/cash on the door | Details | Tickets

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together 
in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. With a repertoire that
 spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company!


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames


Sun 29 Oct | Brian Throup Trio |  Brian Throup bass, Robert Otwinowski guitar, Fabio Iacono drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Jazz at the Hope & Anchor | P’Jam


Sun 29 Oct | P’Jam | Annie Parker flutes, Simon Cook piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | Hope & Anchor, Station Rd, Wokingham RG40 2AD | 7 – 9pm | Free entry | Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram


Jason Rebello & Gwilym Simcock | Blewbury


Sun 29 Oct | Jason Rebello & Gwilym Simcock | Mockbeggars Hall Blewbury OX119QQ | Private house concert, strictly advance bookings and payment | 5pm doors, 5:30pm show | £30 |Tickets: Izabela@dircon.co.uk

Considered to be two of the very best jazz pianists Britain has ever produced, we are beyond excited that that we have these two masters and great friends performing for us, in solo format and than in duo. one on the Yamaha grand piano and one on a vintage Fender Rhodes electric piano, An utterly mind-blowing prospect.


Fleur Stevenson / Pete Billington Quartet | Crowmarsh Jazz, Wallingford

Sat 28 Oct | Fleur Stevenson vocals, Pete Billington piano/guitar, Raph Mizraki double bass, Simon Price drums | Crowmarsh Jazz Club, Crowmarsh Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Bar and pizza available | Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £15 (£5 for Care workers & people on benefits): https://crowmarshjazz.co.uk


Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Annie Parker Quartet


Sat 28 Oct | Annie Parker Quartet | Annie Parker flutes, Lawrie Wright piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations | Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram


Fleur Stevenson, Hugh Turner Jazz Duo | Didcot

Fri 27 Oct | Fleur Stevenson, Hugh Turner Jazz Duo | Cornerstone Arts, Didcot | Jazz vocals and guitar accompaniment | 5-7pm | Free entry


Evening Jazz | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Photo by Martin Breschinski

Fri 27 Oct | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Rebellion Big Band | High Wycombe


Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion |Alan Barnes & Phil DeGreg Quartet


Thu 26 Oct | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Alan Barnes & Phil DeGreg Quartet | Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP | Food and drinks from 19.15, jazz from 20:00 to 22:15 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here

Virtuosic sax and clarinet player Alan Barnes has twice been named BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. His musicianship and warm rapport with audiences have made him popular in British jazz. Alan’s special guest tonight is Phil DeGreg, a Cincinnati-based pianist who has released 12 albums as a leader. With Marianne Windham on bass, drums tbc. “Barnes…phenomenal” Masters of The Jazz Saxophone; “DeGreg…imaginative…melodic improvisation” Coda; “DeGreg…flowing lyricism” Cadence


The Saxophone Titans  | Marlow

Tues 24 Oct | The Saxophone Titans | Greg Abate (USA) alto sax,flute, Alan Barnes alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet, Frank Harrison piano, Elliot Toms drums, Stuart Barker bass | Marlow Jazz Club, Royal British Legion Hall SL7 1NT | 8.30pm | £10

As part of his annual British tour the poll-topping Greg Abate teams up again with his good friend and British Award Winner Alan plus the resident trio. Probably best to get a seat reserved – phone 01628 486571- these two usually pull a full house!


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Phil Craddock

Sun 22 Oct | Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Ben Cummings Trio | Five Horseshoes Maidensgrove

Fri 20 Oct | Ben Cummings Trio | Ace trumpet and vocal man Ben Cummings, Hugh Turner guitar, Raph Mizraki acoustic bass | Five Horseshoes Maidensgrove nr Henley-on-Thames RG9 6EX | 8pm start | £16 music cover | Reservations 01491 64128. Diners only, you must book.

Continuing the Five Horseshoes monthly jazz evenings. Fab food, full menu and bar, superb atmosphere, great jazz artists. Usually every last Friday of the month


Moscow Drug Club | Oaken Grove Vineyard


Fri 20 Oct | Moscow Drug Club | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates open 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm. | £25 | Food will be available to order on the night and our bar will be open for a selection of wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks | Information and tickets


Evening Jazz | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames


Fri 20 Oct | P’Jam | Brian Throup Quartet | Brian Throup bass, Henry Whitby keys, Ed Adams guitar, Cameron Thembi Moran percussion | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Phil Craddock

Sun 15 Oct | Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


The Ben Holder Trio | Abingdon

Sat 14 Oct | The Ben Holder Trio | Unicorn Theatre Abingdon | Doors 7.30, Concert 8pm | £16 plus £1.60 booking fee | Go to Wegottickets online for ticket

Outrageous jazz violin sensation , showmanship, flair,phenomenal technique and amazing musicianship, Ben has it ALL!


The Dexter Gordon Songbook | Goring

Fri 13 Oct | The Dexter Gordon Songbook | Mike Wilkins saxophone, Nick Hill piano, Howard King bass, Mike Goff drums | Goring Community Jazz Club,Old School House, Station Road Goring RG8 9AZ | Doors 7pm Band 7:30 pm | £10 | Tickets from here or from Inspiration The Arcade Goring-on-Thames. Cash or Card on the door


Evening Jazz | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Photo by Martin Breschinski

Fri 13 Oct | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Randolf Matthews & Nicolas Meier

Wed 11 Oct | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Randolf Matthews & Nicolas Meier | Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP | Food and drinks from 19.15 Jazz from 20:00 to 22:15 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here

Randolph Matthews & Nicolas Meier’s unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar jazz empathy has cast its passionate musical spell around the world, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, & the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers.  With Demi Garcia on percussion, and Marianne Windham on bass. “Cinematic vocal jazz” – The Guardian


Magoos Jazz Jam | Henley

Wed 11 Oct | Magoos Jazz Jam | Magoos, 22 Hart Street, Henley RG9 2AU | Second Wednesday of the month | All instruments and levels of experience welcome  From 7:30pm | All welcome to listen, please contact bryanmccrae@gmail.com in advance if you’d like to play | Free entry


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Simon Cook

Sun 8 Oct | Jazz Lunch: Simon Cook Trio | Simon Cook piano, Marianne Windham double bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Fusion 6 | The Retreat, Reading


Sat 7 Oct | Fusion 6 – Fusing funk, jazz, blues and Latin elements | Andy Kennedy sax, Tony Imbierski keys, Paul Wallace bass, Tony Mckenna drums & percussion, NIck Hollings guitar, Alison Rolls vocals | The Retreat, 8 St John’s Street, RG1 4EH | 8 – 11pm | Free entry | Band link


Evening Jazz | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Photo by Martin Breschinski

Fri 6 Oct | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Jazz at Progress | Partners in Time: Historic Trumpet/Sax Partnerships

Fri 6 Oct | Partners in Time: Historic Trumpet/Sax Partnerships | Stuart Henderson trumpet, Karen Sharp saxes, Leon Greening piano, Raph Mizraki bass, Simon Price drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL | 7: 30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) plus maximum 5% booking fee | Details and tickets


FSJB presents Phil Braithwaite and Friends | The Butler, Reading

 Phil Braithwaite

Thurs 5 Oct | Funk Soul Jazz Blues @ The Butler, Reading | Phil Braithwaite and Friends – Soul, RnB and Funk Phil Braithwaite guitar., Niquet Goldson vocals, Liam Tillyer bass, Ed Williams drums | The Butler 85-91 Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS | 8 – 11:30pm | £6 in advance, £8 card/cash on the door | 18+  | Details | Tickets


Pirrie/Chelley Quintet | Kings Langley Jazz Club


Tues 3 Oct | Pirrie/Chelley Quintet | Steph Pirrie trumpet/vocals, Gareth Chelley tenor sax,
Phil Craddock piano, Barrie Griffin bass, Jim Wade drums | Kings Langley Jazz Club,
3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley Herts WD4 8BJ | 8:15pm | Free entry, donations welcomed


Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Oct | Equinox Quintet with David Kirby | David Kirby piano, Peter Bingham tenor sax, John Clarke guitar, Derek Alford bass, and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes | No charge for admission (donations are welcomed)


Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Phil Craddock

Sun 1 Oct | Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Pete Allen Jazz Band 45th Anniversary | Newbury


Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam

© Martin Breschinski

Sat 30 Sep | P’Jam
 | Annie Parker flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together 
in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. With a repertoire that
 spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company!


Jo Harrop Trio | Blewbury


Fri 30 Sep | Jo Harrop Trio | Mockbeggars Hall Blewbury OX119QQ | Private house concert , strictly advance bookings and payment | 7:30 doors, 8pm show | £30 |Tickets: Izabela@dircon.co.uk

Effortlessly blurring the lines between jazz and folk, it is achingly beautiful music, that is so shot through with pathos and pain, it could melt the hardest of hearts. The Guardian dubbed her work, ‘a little gem: simple, modest and perfect,’ whilst BBC 6 Music’s Iggy Pop fell in love with her voice, calling her “a very fine jazz singer.”  Warm, smoky and capable of the most delicate dynamics, Jo Harrop’s mellifluous voice reveals a rarely found intimacy.

“Whatever the subject matter, Harrop’s voice is always versatile enough to eloquently convey a range of moods and emotions; she always makes this sound effortless and natural.” All About Jazz


Fleur Stevenson, Hugh Turner Jazz Duo | Didcot

Fri 29 Sep | Fleur Stevenson, Hugh Turner Jazz Duo | Cornerstone Arts, Didcot | Jazz vocals and guitar accompaniment | 5-7pm | Free entry


Evening Jazz | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Photo by Martin Breschinski

Fri 29 Sep | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Rebecca Poole, Hugh Turner Duo  | Oxford

Thurs 28 Sep | Rebecca Poole, Hugh Turner Duo | Joe’s bar Summertown Oxford | 7.30-9.30pm | Free entry


Kirk Lightsy Quartet | Guildford

Thu 28 Sep | Kirk Lightsy Quartet at University of Surrey GU2 7XH | Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH | Jazz from 8pm to 10.20pm. Licensed bar on arrival and at the interval | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here

Kirk Lightsey is a legend of the jazz piano. Deep roots, a feeling for the blues, and a richly developed sense of harmony characterise his playing. He is joined this evening on one of his few UK dates of 2023 by the great US drummer Sangoma Everett, Steve Watts on bass and the exciting young tenor saxophonist Alex Hitchcock. “The veteran virtuoso pianist proves he’s still in fine form with a sparkling swinging set”- JazzWise. 


Fleur Stevenson’s Jazz Singers Night | Reading

Wed 27 Sep | Fleur Stevenson’s Jazz Singers Night | Lyndhurst Bar and Kitchen, Reading | 8pm | Free entry | Open to all who would like to sing with a live jazz band.


Steve Waterman | Marlow

Tues 26 Sep | Steve Waterman’s Latin Quintet | Steve Waterman trumpet & flugelhorn, Simon Allen saxes, Alex Hutton piano, Rob Statham bass, Marc Cecil drums | Marlow Jazz Club The Royal British Legion Hall SL7 1 NT | 8.30pm | £10 | ​​​​​​​The award winning trumpet star’s new band beginning a nationwide tour: might be best to get a seat reserved – 01628 486571


Jazz Lunch | The Relais, Henley-on-Thames

Brian Throup

Sun 24 Sep | Jazz Lunch: Brian Throup Trio | Will Miller piano, Brian Throup double bass.  Mike Goff drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 1 – 4pm | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com


Denny Ilett sings Sinatra & Nat ‘King’ Cole | Oaken Grove Vineyard

Sun 24 Sep | Denny Ilett sings Sinatra & Nat ‘King’ Cole | Denny Ilett, guitar and trio | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Mid-day onwards . music 1pm | £22, child £10, under 10s free | Food options available to pre-order at ticket check-out | Information and tickets


Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Sun 24 Sep | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Stuart Henderson trumpet, Simon Price drums, Alec Dankworth bass, Pete Billington keys, Simon Allen sax |The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH | 15.30 – 17.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated